In a worthy addition to the genre, John le Carré’s son brings Smiley out of retirement, two years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. It stands as both homage to his father and an excellent thriller in its own right.
After a shocking family revelation, Eilish returns to Ireland, 20 years after leaving to start a new life in America, and immerses herself once again in the small town where she grew up. A magnificent, involving tale of friendship, filial ties, love and regret.
After waving goodbye to an old friend, Khaled walks across his adoptive city reflecting on the twists of fortune that have determined their lives. A beguiling novel of exceptional depth and beauty which examines the impact of exile with wisdom and compassion.
First published in 1947, this exquisite novel charts the events of one hot summer’s day as Laura and Stephen attempt to re-navigate their life together after the upheaval of war. Breathtaking writing, subtle and perceptive.
Tender and deeply affecting story of a mixed race scholarship boy who yearns to become an actor, and of his mother, a single parent and talented seamstress equally determined to follow her own path.